Vaanar/वानर by Anand Neelakantan

The Legend of Baali, Sugreeva and Tara

A bold, empathetic retelling of the legend of Baali, Sugreeva, and Tara, it reimagines the vanaras as marginalized forest tribes struggling for dignity amid encroaching empires. As two brothers clash over love and the throne of Kishkindha, Tara’s sharp mind and complex loyalties drive a volatile triangle of power, desire, and betrayal. Political intrigue and cultural conflict build toward a devastating encounter with a righteous archer from the north, forcing a reckoning with ideas of dharma, justice, and who gets to shape history.